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Tolko sits down with North Okanagan politicians
Local politicians are welcoming what they call a new relationship with logging companies. Tolko Industries made a presentation to the… read more…
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Dryden and Domtar working of future direction for industrial taxation
This story has been edited from the original form which appeared in print in the interest of clarity. Domtar and… read more…
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‘We’re waiting for a frost’: northeast B.C. loggers, truckers at standstill as muddy roads cause problems
Loggers, oil and gas workers and truckers in B.C.’s Peace region are waiting for a frost to unfreeze the economy in… read more…
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Hornepayne mill owner eyeing mid-December start-up
The new owner of the lumber mill in Hornepayne, Ont. says he expects to start-up the shuttered facility in time… read more…
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LEITAO WANTS TO REOPEN NAFTA TO INCLUDE TIMBER
Should NAFTA is reopened by the Trump administration, the Minister of Finance of Québec, Carlos Leitao, want the full integration… read more…
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Nova Scotia drought blamed for Christmas tree seedling die-off
Drought conditions this summer took a toll on Christmas tree seedlings planted by some growers in Nova Scotia, although more mature balsam… read more…
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Tolko mill officially sold to Canadian Kraft Paper Industries
The Tolko paper mill in The Pas, Man. has officially been sold to Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Limited. On Thursday the Manitoba government… read more…
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Expect the US to get tough on softwood lumber with Trump in the White House
With Donald Trump headed to the White House, observers on this side of the border are wondering what that will… read more…
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Remembering the Canadian Forestry Corps
November 11th marks Remembrance Day, a time to remember those who have served in the armed forces—including a little known… read more…
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OPINION: A contractor’s perspective on forestry
Nova Scotians are sometimes negative towards necessary, commonly accepted and approved forest sustainability practices. In the press there appears to… read more…
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Future of Canada’s softwood lumber industry tied to Trump’s agenda
When the Toronto Stock Exchange opened Wednesday, Western Forest Products Inc. stock plunged on the uncertain future of Canada’s softwood… read more…
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Trump election casts shadow on softwood lumber trade
Negotiators for B.C.’s now-expired softwood lumber deal with the U.S. now know who they’re facing in an effort to find… read more…
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Two ways to settle the latest Canada-U.S. softwood lumber dispute
The standstill agreement on softwood lumber trade expired recently, leaving Canadians holding their breath for the U.S. Lumber Coalition to… read more…
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Nova Scotia to use new forestry tool and update soil data
Nova Scotia will begin using a new tool aimed at making sure soil in a specific area is healthy enough… read more…
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Opinion: B.C. government fails to assess health of our forests
When it comes to understanding the risks that B.C.’s forests and forest-dependent communities face, you’d be hard-pressed to find two… read more…
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‘On the cutting edge’: Health drink made from birch sap brings new life to Benton forest
A partnership between Rodrigues Winery and a natural health company stands to bring two dozen jobs to the province and… read more…
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TimberWest Donates Entire Somenos Lakebed to Ducks Unlimited
TimberWest and Ducks Unlimited Canada celebrate a momentous occasion for conservation on Vancouver Island with the announcement of TimberWest’s donation… read more…
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Opinion: FPInnovations needs renewed government funding to help turn trees into airplane parts
A world leading, Canadian-based partnership in research and innovation is behind remarkable technology that in the near future will give… read more…
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Paper mill one step closer to staying open
Jim Scott was anxiously awaiting confirmation that his town’s paper mill had been saved on Sunday. “I haven’t heard anything,… read more…
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An Ambitious, Transformational Partnership Worthy of Support
I recently spent a week in Ottawa meeting with federal government representatives to discuss the forestry agenda in the lead… read more…
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An Ambitious, Transformational Partnership Worthy of Support
I recently spent a week in Ottawa meeting with federal government representatives to discuss the forestry agenda in the lead… read more…
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OPINION: A scientific approach to logging
Recently opinions (May the forest be with you, Oct. 29) have generated public discussion about a number of forest practices… read more…
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Upcoming play focuses on logging industry
An original piece of theatre written by award winning Newfoundland playwright Megan Gail Coles about the logging industry is making… read more…
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As Canada Negotiates New Softwood Pact, Complaints of BC Subsidies Resurface
The way long-time conservationist Vicky Husband sees it, American negotiators working on a new softwood lumber agreement with Canada are… read more…
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Norbord and Louisiana-Pacific Corp. to exchange ownership Quebec of mills
Norbord Inc. (TSX:OSB) and Louisiana-Pacific Corp. have agreed to exchange ownership of two wood panel mills in Quebec. Financial terms… read more…